CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The IJF also cancelled all competitions in Russia, but allowed their athletes to compete as neutral athletes. After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, all of the other 31 international Olympic sports organizations banned Russian athletes.

Detailed explanation-2: -IJF bans Russians and Belarusians from its events outright until January 2023. The International Judo Federation (IJF) Executive Committee has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from its global events until January 2023.

Detailed explanation-3: -Intentionally injuring an opponent is not permitted. Punching, kicking, and other strikes are not allowed. Touching the opponent’s face is not allowed. Attacking joints other than the elbow is not allowed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Share All sharing options for: Russia barred from 2022 World Judo Championships. Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from participating in yet another international sports event as a result of their countries’ war effort in Ukraine.